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Breastfeeding and pumping questions n concerns

Im trying to undrtstanf a few things before my son is born..I am wanting to nurse exclusively except when im at work he will be bottle fed with breast milk but how do I pump enough for him to have whilr im working but still let him nurse when im home

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Trust me you will have enough milk... I started pumping since he was born mornings and nights after I finished breastfeeding... Freeze your milk & pump while at work... every 2 to 3 hours....I was afraid I would forget to pump at work (since I work 12 hour shifts) but trust me you will be reminded... :) then freeze the milk when you get home. XOXO

You might want to get an electric pump . I remember on my first day back to work i has hand pumping on my way home bc i felt like i was going to explode. but if you pump regularl during work you can save them in bags and put it in the work fridge . if dont have one maybe you could get like a personal cooler you could use . but if you pump and ffeed regularly youll have enough to feed your baby and a couple of other babies too haha .. youll be surprise how much milk you can produce. just be consistant and you wont have to worry. also since this is your first time breastfeeding could i suggest nipple guards .. saved me . theyre silicone gaurds you put on when your first breast feeding to help from cuts and to shape your nip if you dont have a tip and tuffens your virgin nipps haha . hope that helps ..

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